I Bought the Cheapest Dowel Jig Kit on Amazon
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2020
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I bought the cheapest dowel jig kit (Milescraft) on amazon.com. In this episode, I review it and show you how to use it. This kit is the Milescraft 1309 or 1359 dowel jig kit. It comes with an adjustable plastic dowel jig with hardened steel bushings, three brad point drill bits, wood glue, steel dowel tenon centers, an assortment of fluted hardwood dowels, and drill bit collars. The jig has a self centering function, as well as an adjustable fence that allows for consistent hole placement. This jig allows you to drill 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" dowel holes. The three drill bit collars in the same measurements allow for consistent dowel hole depth as well.
I discuss the jig kit material quality and impressions, as well as how good of a job it does. The drill I use in this review is a standard DeWalt rechargeable lithium-ion drill.
Dowel jigs are great for making things like table tops, and help strengthen a wood butt joint.
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I have had this set for two months now and I really love it. I recommend it to anyone. I did however, buy upgraded collars as I too experienced some slipping from the included collars. Great video my friend.
I am making a rag weaving loom and don't have a drill press, so I picked up one of these. Glad I did. Thanks for the demo.
just bought this kit, very helpful video, thanks
Milescraft also makes a really good inexpensive pocket hole jig aswell. I really recommend it.
This is what I was exactly looking for, well done.
I have two biscuit joiners a small detail one for frames and a large ryobi I like this video and I will buy the dowel jig also. I want to start experimenting with exposed dowels. Thanks for the video
Good video. Thanks. I'm ordering one of these now.
I just ordered one of these before I came across your video. The reviews were pretty favorable. Nice to know yours was favorable too.
RUclips must be reading our cookies, cause I just bought one as well right before this video came up for me too.
Just bought this kit. Thanks for an excellent demonstration.
Really good honest thank you very much gonna order one was using my craig jig for dowels this way better
I got one of these yes very cheap but works great 👍
Howdy, Brother! Thanks for helpful video!
Thank you. I don't have a vice, so I appreciate that you didn't go to the bother of clamping down the wood in a vice or use other clamps to hold the wood in place.
Two tthings of caution with this jig:
1. The drill stop collars do slip often on repetitive use. I ended up using a split ring collar and got better results.
2. Be very careful on setting your drill depth on box joints. Allow for the brad point on the drill bit so you dont penetrate the face side of your stock. I would opt for a standard drill bit tip.
I have tried sevral jigs
Best one I have used for edge joining is General tools dowel jig.
I bought a different jig- Pro-Dowling Kit - It was $39. But this video will help me - Thanks!
It's the same jig. Stupid amazon seller got called out by milescraft in the q & a. They are trying to trick people into pay twice as much for the same product.
Enjoyed! Very impressive!
Thanks. Nice job.
very nice informative video, thank you.
fun thing, I just added this to my cart (I havent seen the video yet to see if it's worth it or not) but it costs $36 now
I like the table you made! I assume you trim off the rounded edges of the lumber. Do you plane the lumber? What is necessary after joining? Only some sanding? Thank you
I did trim standard dimensional lumber down to make the table top. I used a table saw to take off the edges, then connected them with wooden dowels and wood glue. I then planed the whole table top as one piece to make it flat and even. I finally sanded, but I left some of the planing marks in for a rustic look. I was in a hurry when I built it, so I did not make a video unfortunately.
@@DavidCanMakeThat Thank you, I'll give that a try.
Maybe it secures the various attachments to the case. Timestamp 1:55.
Can you do a 45 degree bevel or miter dowel joint with this jig?
I would say yes on the miter, but no on the 45 degree one.
How does this jig fare after some mileage? How are the bushings now? Thank you
Still works fine for me.
For the cost of good wood bits ....Buy a few and hard glue depth stops . Its not like you need more than 3-4 !
There are often many ways to skin the proverbial cat. Learning them is part of what makes life interesting.
I have this and looking at the dowelmax, can't believe they want $400 dollar for a complete set with only a few piece of aluminum. Sheeps over the internet all said well worth it.
I like an affordable deal myself.
Have you used or handled the Dowelmax? Precision and accuracy do not come cheap. Neither does lumber, especially the exotic hardwoods I usually work with. The Dowelmax system works perfectly, every time. A misaligned dowel can ruin a project or waste time. The Dowelmax is expensive for sure and there's no shame in not being able to afford it if that is your situation. I was able to afford it, and after extensive research determined that it was the right tool for my shop. No buyer's remorse at all. If you enjoy using your Milescraft and you produce quality work with it, then more power to you. Calling folks that opted to purchase a premium tool that you can't afford 'sheep', however, seems petty and unnecessary.
I also own a Starrett combination square. Well worth it. Baa.
Hey true male response read the instructions as how to set the depth.
Quiero saber el precio
$20
Xlnt!
Little bit deeper, that's what she said.
I'm tempted to start counting 'that's what she said's' on my videos.
Did your camera shut off because it was the cheapest camera on Amazon? :D
No, but the batteries are. ;)
Why so negative??
This dude has the most monotone voice. 🤣
I may or may not have had the previous nickname of "R2" because of my robotically monotone voice.
@@DavidCanMakeThat I find it to be mighty soothing. 💙
this is fake. He pretends to do all this work drilling using the jig and then there's a lot of footage cut out and then it shows him building a joint. I don't think the joint he built was made using this jig. I bought this jig and it's a piece of junk. Get a jig that drills parallel to the reference surfaces. This jig drills perpendicular to the reference surface which is stupid. Plus the plastic is cheap and the pins will break off
I still use this one, but maybe that's because I'm cheap. One of these days I'll get a biscuit jointer. Any footage that appears to be missing was because I either forgot to hit record, or edited it out for brevity and pace.
😂 crap is crap, you’d better check Amazon again and spend a little more to get a jig that you don’t have to f””k with 😝
This jig works fine just takes some skill on how to use it
This jig works fine just takes some skill on how to use it
Clean that waste off your workbench - not very impressed on your cleanliness, especially if you intend to do a video presentation !!! AND, just a bit of advice, always clamp your workpieces together before you start to drill !!!
LiarNoseOnFire-I'll bet you're a big hit at parties. You seem like a really positive, fun guy.
@@lockedloaded4942 Work Clean - Work Tidy - Work Smart - Work Safe !!! It's not difficult,,,,,is it ? And, children (you have children?) learn good habits and grow up in a structured and safe environment !!! Ne c'est pa ???
@@LiarNoseOnFire Clean freak? OCD? He's not raising children in the video. He's sharing his his experience with a dowel jig. Talvez seja bom para você ser menos crítico com os outros?
@@lockedloaded4942 ANY dirty and/or untidy work space/environment is a dangerous place to be !!! Especially if you publishing a Video on a public platform !!! AND, no one said he was Quote: 'not raising children in the video' End Quote !!! Very strange thing to say !!!
Use junk tools you do junk work
A good craftsman never blames his/her tools 😂
Is not the quality of the tools that you use, it's about how well you know how to use them. Keep on creating 🔨🪑
Sometimes it's the archer and not the arrow.
Not true, look at some videos of these guys I think maybe India the things they make with nothing just hand made junk but end up with beautiful furniture, I have a few friends that refuse to buy into the expensive tools and he has a waiting list for furniture, he studied Japanese carpenters